Expecting Early Delivery, Norwegian Moves Up Aura’s Debut With 2 Sailings
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Norwegian Cruise Line has opened for sale two new Mediterranean sailings aboard the Norwegian Aura, preceding the previously announced maiden voyage on May 21, 2027. The cruise line said in a press release that the addition of the two sailings in early May was made possible by the anticipated early delivery of the upcoming vessel,...
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